Monday, August 11, 2014

A Taste of Colorado Rocks Labor Day Weekend

Stage Highlights Best of Local and Regional Entertainment

DENVER – The 31st annual A Taste of Colorado will welcome a diverse collection of rock musicians to the KBCO World Class Rock Stage. The four-day, free admission, food, music, and entertainment Festival will take place Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park.

On Friday, Rebel Tongue will kick things off at 11:45 a.m. with a blend of hip-hop, funk, jazz and soul music. At 2:15 p.m., Denver’s singer/songwriter sisters Two Girls With Guitars will perform a mix of their original soulful songs and covers. Specializing in R&B, soul, contemporary jazz, and top 40, Mary Louise Lee Band will perform hit sounds from the ’60s and today at 5:30 p.m. The Mighty Nice Band, known for its Latin/funk music with a twist of rock and country, takes the stage at 7:45 p.m.
  
The ’80s cover band The Goonies start Saturday with a 10:45 a.m. performance. Grant Farm will entertain the audience with country-disco, roots-rock music at 1:30 p.m. Festivalgoers can enjoy a mix of Spanish, New Mexican and Tejano music from Johnny Rodriguez y Los Diamantes at 4:45 p.m. Veteran Denver musicians The DeLeon Brothers Band close the day with a performance at 8:15 p.m.
  
Party rock band FalleN takes the stage on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Musketeer Gripweed follows at 1:30 p.m. with music that is equal parts roots rock, Delta blues, and performance art. At 4:45 p.m., Jon Romero brings a combination of Latin jazz, jazz, funk, R&B, rock and roll, Native American music, and the blues. Dance band Thumpin’ will entertain crowds with funk, soul, and R&B music at 8:15 p.m.
  
Labor Day Monday begins with a performance from alternative rock band Rumours Follow at 10:45 a.m. Salem will fill the air at 2 p.m. with a blend of hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul music. Americana/rock and roll band The Yawpers will take the stage at 4:15 p.m. Chris Daniels & The Kings will close out the festival with a mix of R&B, funk, “jump blues” and rock and roll at 6 p.m.
  
In addition to the KBCO World Class Rock Stage, the Access Health Colorado Main Stage and three other entertainment stages located throughout the Festival will serve up a continuous menu of music, including the KYGO Country Stage and the Colorado Heritage Stage presented by Westword. Plus, a fireworks light spectacular will illuminate Civic Center Park on Friday, Aug. 29, and feature synchronized lights on the City and County Building along with choreographed music by Jammin’ 101.5.
  
More than 50 of Colorado’s favorite food establishments will be selling a wide variety of small portions to full meals, ensuring that there will be something for every palate. The Fine Dining area will host some of Denver’s finest restaurants. The Albert Bartlett Culinary Showcase presented by 630 KHOW features local and nationally-renowned chef demonstrations creating simple, yet elegant meals.
  
Festivalgoers can shop in more than 250 Marketplace booths for original arts and crafts, home and gift items, furniture, jewelry, imports, and more. Fine Art in the Park will display original works in a variety of mediums created by artists from around the country. Shoppers also can explore the Home & Lifestyles area, which features a variety of exhibitors displaying products and services such as window installation, kitchen remodeling, cookware, basement refinishing, and salons and spas.
  
There will be plenty of music, magic, clowns, and puppets on the Colorado Access KidzStage presented by MIX 100, and the KidZone features play equipment, plus a great variety of free, hands-on craft activities for children of all ages, presented by 101.9 WAY-FM. Kids and adults also can enjoy carnival rides and games Saturday through Monday, presented by KOOL 105.
  
In the Festival of Mountain and Plain area, families can learn about the state’s pioneer past, nature, and the environment. Featured artisans will demonstrate Navajo weaving and culture, spinning, rug braiding, lace crocheting, and felting, along with the popular blacksmith demonstration.
  
Sponsors of this year’s Festival are: 9NEWS, Access Health Colorado, Aggreko, LLC, Air National Guard Mobile Experience, Albert Bartlett, All Copy Products, Allstate®, American Family Insurance, American Medical Response, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Blue Moon, Breckenridge Grand Vacations, Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Mobile Tour, Coast 2 Coast Communications, Colorado Access, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Lottery, Colorado Native, Coors Banquet, Coors Light, Costco Wholesale, Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown, Cricket Wireless, Cutarelli Vision, D’AGAVE, Denver Nuggets, The Denver Post, DirectBuy of NW Denver, Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., Eldorado Natural Spring Water, Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, Ford Experience Tour, Goat Vodka, LBA Realty, Levinson Eye Clinic, Lowe’s, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, PEPSI, Residence Inn Denver City Center, Roundhouse Spirits, Sparkling ICE, Sport Clips Haircuts, State Farm®, Sturgeon Electric, TownePlace Suites Denver Downtown, and XingTea.
  
Festival hours are Friday, Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  
Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s community events nonprofit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our state’s Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing arts in addition to featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations.
  
Visit www.ATasteofColorado.com, www.facebook.com/ATasteofColorado, www.twitter.com/ATasteofCO, or call (303) 295-6330 for more information.

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